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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.54, 440.46 and 120.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.54, 440.46 and 120.34 is: 180.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.54 : 440.46 = 120.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.54/440.46 = 120.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.54x = 440.46 × 120.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.54x = 53,004.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,004.96/293.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.57

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